The People Remember
Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls
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2022 Holiday Gifts for Early Elementary

  • Richland Library
  • Sunday, December 04
Did you know that reading every day from an early age helps expand your child’s attention span? The early elementary ages are a great time to develop those skills by reading both novels and picture books aloud to your child. Whether reading independently or together, being surrounded by books will nurture their reading and will help them go from beginning to read to reading fluently. 
The Universe in You
The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs.
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2022 Holiday Gifts for Upper Elementary

  • Richland Library
  • Sunday, December 04
Children at this age are branching out into longer books.  Novels can echo their real life experiences, but they can also tell new stories, boosting their imaginations and building their empathy.  Books for tweens can be their way of fitting in or standing out.  These books can also offer comfort during this time of transition and help them discover who they might grow up to be. 
Twelve Dinging Doorbells
Little Green Donkey
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2022 Holiday Gifts for Preschoolers

  • Richland Library
  • Sunday, December 04
Preschoolers are primed for discovery and books are no exception. Treating books with loving care is something preschoolers are also beginning to learn.  They will take pride in their growing library when you give the gift of books. Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. 
I Love You a Latke!
Global Baby Playtime
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2022 Holiday Gifts for Babies & Toddlers

  • Richland Library
  • Sunday, December 04
Babies and toddlers are getting an introduction to the world of books.  Reading to them on a daily basis helps them develop a routine where they begin to associate love, interaction, and family with books. Looking for even more good books?  Check out our personalized recommendations or call us at 803-799-9084. 
Queen of the Tiles
I Rise
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2022 Picks for Younger Teens

  • Jennifer N.
  • Thursday, December 01
Check out the titles below for the same thrilling twists and turns you’ve come to love in young adult literature, with gentle romances and bold adventures.  Looking for more great teen books?  Check out our personalized recommendations form or give us a call at 803.929.3470. 
Okoye to the People
Harley Quinn
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Screen to Page: Familiar Favorites for Teens

  • Jennifer N.
  • Thursday, December 01
Want to read more about your favorite characters? Check out these media tie-in titles to get more details and depth on familiar faces from movies and comics.  Looking for more great teen books?  Check out our personalized recommendations form or give us a call at 803.929.3470. 
Rising Troublemaker
The Complete Cookbook for Teen Chefs
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2022 Teen Nonfiction Favorites

  • Jennifer N.
  • Thursday, December 01
Great books on finances, social issues, history, literature, sciences, and so much more has been added to our list of favorite nonfiction titles for teens this year. Pick up one of these illuminating titles today.  Looking for more great teen books?  Check out our personalized recommendations form or give us a call at 803.929.3470. 
The Dragon's Promise
Blood of Troy
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2022 Teen Series Additions

  • Jennifer N.
  • Thursday, December 01
Your favorite stories continue in these latest additions to popular YA series. From epic fantasies to edge-of-your seat thrillers, you won't want to miss the next books in these addictive teen series.  Looking for more great teen books?  Check out our personalized recommendations form or give us a call at 803.929.3470. 
Cat + Gamer. Volume 1
The Shonen Jump Guide to Making Manga
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Manga Debuts of 2022

  • Thomas M.
  • Thursday, December 01
A lot of manga series kicked off in 2022. Pick up a new favorite across many different genres for teens and up.
Nightcrawling
Jackal
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Debut Novels of 2022

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, November 21
Each year, Goodreads, a site perfect for keeping track of what you've read, hosts reader-voted awards for various genres. My favorite category is always "Best Debut Novel" since I love finding new authors and hearing fresh voices. How many of these books have you read? Check them out at Richland Library! Want more? Try our personalized reading recommendations.
The Circus Train
The Light Pirate
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LibraryReads for December 2022

  • Sarah C.
  • Sunday, November 20
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in December 2022, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Music is a Rainbow
An Ordinary Day
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Read All About It: Death, Loss & Grief

  • Heather M.
  • Monday, November 07
"Son, life is full of holes. You may want to close them up to keep out the storm. But make sure to leave room for that rainbow to find you." --Music is a Rainbow by Bryan Collier
Reminders of Him
Long Way Home
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Trauma Fiction

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, November 01
Looking for an emotional roller coaster? Check out the list below.
What Happened to You?
Codependent No More
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Psychological Family Trauma: Non-Fiction

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, November 01
Below you'll find a curated list on psychological trauma. If you're currently dealing with any domestic violence or in need of immediate assistance, you can speak with one of our social workers. Their contact information is provided below: Email: socialworker@richlandlibrary.com Phone: 803.509.8371 Text: 803.386.8506 Fax: 803.973.788
Vanessa Jared's Got a Man
A Proposal They Can't Refuse
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BIPOC Romances - November 2022

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, November 01
Find your next favorite romance author with this list! Below you'll find a mix of authors from the last 2 years. Enjoy!❤️
4 3 2 1
420 Characters
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#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Number in the Title

  • Ariel H.
  • Tuesday, November 01
Check out one of these titles and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a book with a number in the title".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
A Very Merry Bromance
Legends & Lattes
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LibraryReads for November 2022

  • Sarah C.
  • Wednesday, October 26
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in November 2022, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Cool for the Summer
Hello Girls
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13 YA Titles to Celebrate 13 'Midnights'

  • Alex B.
  • Friday, October 21
Today, Taylor Swift released her much-anticipated album "Midnights" chronicling thirteen midnights in the singer/songwriter's life. Here's a corresponding selection of thirteen YA titles which reflect the romance, angst, and atmosphere of Swift's newest album and her oeuvre as a whole. 
The Sunbearer Trials
Reclaim the Stars
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Critics' Choices For Best Teen Fiction of 2022

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, October 19
2022 isn't over yet, but readers are starting to agree on the titles that have stood out this year. These books span many genres, settings, and points of view, which shows that teen fiction is still and always growing.
The Only Good Indians
Night of the Mannequins
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Stephen Graham Jones: Must Read Horror 🔪🩸⚰️

  • Chantal W.
  • Friday, October 07
Bestselling author Stephen Graham Jones will be the 2022 #BroaderBookshelf featured author.  Although Jones writes in other genres, he is best known for his horror writing.  His stories can be gory but always features brave, ordinary people that you can't help pulling for and Jones definitely delivers great character development for main and side characters alike. 
South to America
Ardennes 1944
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2022 Charleston Literary Festival Authors

  • Bland L.
  • Wednesday, October 05
This year’s Charleston Literary Festival, taking place November 4-13, will feature a spectacular array of fiction and nonfiction writers.  The fiction roster includes literary-fiction heavyweight Ian McEwan, as well as best-selling authors Geraldine Brooks and Nic Hornby.  Among those representing nonfiction are African American studies scholar Eddie S.
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I'm With The Banned: Boy Erased

  • Lindsey T.
  • Friday, October 07

Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith, and Family by Garrard Conley is challenged in Texas. Learn more about this title here and why it might be banned. 

Harlem Sunset
An Unlasting Home
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Fictional Period Pieces

  • Chantal W.
  • Sunday, October 02
If you love historical fiction (or a blend of history with fantasy, mystery and romance) then check out 2022's best period pieces.  Use one of these titles to complete a prompt for the 2022 #BroaderBookshelf Challenge while you're at it.  Happy Reading!
Jackal
Such Sharp Teeth
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LibraryReads for October 2022

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, September 20
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in October 2022, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
All This Could Be Different
When We Were Sisters
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2022 National Book Award Longlists

  • Bland L.
  • Friday, September 16
The 2022 National Book Award longlists have just been announced.  The finalists will be named on 4 October.  In the meantime, check out these contenders in the categories of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young people's literature, and translated literature.
Sukey and the Mermaid
Rise of the Jumbies
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Worldly Mermaids

  • Morgan R.
  • Thursday, September 15
"Mermaids, like other mythological creatures, have roots in many cultures, including the Ningyo of Japan, the Yawkyawk of Australia, La Sirene of Haiti, Iara of Brazil, and Sedna of North America. Their existence is woven throughout the world, but not nearly enough of their stories have been widely told."- Natasha Bowen, author of Skin of the Sea in her article for tor.com Here are just a few books featuring non-white mermaids, sirens, and mermaid-like beings. 
Razorblade Tears
When a Stranger Comes to Town
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2022 Anthony Award Winners

  • Megan M.
  • Wednesday, September 14
This year's winners are: Best Novel: Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby  Best First Novel: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
Photographic
Puerto Rico Strong
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Teen Graphic Novels For Hispanic Heritage Month

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, September 13
National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) recognizes the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This year's theme is: "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." The comics listed below celebrate all of these things.
Nickel and Dimed
Bait and Switch
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Remembering Barbara Ehrenreich

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, September 06
Barbara Ehrenreich, who for more than fifty years dissected American culture in a series of perceptive books (many of them best sellers), died on 1 Sept.
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The Personal Librarian - A Review

  • Ashley S.
  • Wednesday, September 28

“Changing your name is easy. Changing your soul is impossible.” - Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray

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I'm With the Banned: The Magic Fish

  • Lindsey T.
  • Thursday, September 01

The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen is challenged in both Florida and Texas. Learn more about this title here and why it might be banned. 

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Witch Please
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Books to Add to Your Witch List

  • Morgan R.
  • Tuesday, August 30
Witchy vibes? Check. Sweater weather? Check. Mug of something hot to drink? Check. If hexes, curses, and cackling laughs are your thing, try one of these reads that is sure to cast a spell on you.
Legendborn
Girl, Serpent, Thorn
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Tale as Old as Time

  • Jennifer N.
  • Monday, August 29
Folk and fairy tales are passed down generation after generation to preserve community values and act as cautionary tales.  The authors below have adapted elements from these traditional tales into fresh stories of romance, fantasy, and adventure for teens. Looking for more great teen books?  Check out our personalized recommendation form or call us at 803-929-3470.
Chef's Kiss
Cheer Up!
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If You Like... Heartstopper

  • Thomas M.
  • Saturday, August 27
One of the Teen Center's most popular requests this year has been Alice Oseman's graphic novel series Heartstopper. The wholesome, blooming romance at the core of the story is able to resist any drama or conflict that would separate its two sweetheart boys. With that in mind, here are some more cute LGBTQ graphic novels.
Kamisama Kiss. Vol. 01
Wotakoi
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Romantic Comedy Manga Series

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, August 23
Romances and comedies are both made better by misunderstandings, rumors, and exaggerations. Combining them is only natural! These manga series will tug at your heartstrings at the same time they tickle your funnybone.
The Marriage Portrait
The American Roommate Experiment
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LibraryReads for September 2022

  • Sarah C.
  • Monday, August 22
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in September 2022, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
The Personal Librarian
Carolina Built
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#BroaderBookshelf 2022: Read a Historical Fiction Novel

  • Chantal W.
  • Saturday, August 20
Participating in our 2022 #BroaderBookshelf Challenge?  Check out this list to find a book to complete the Read a Historical Fiction Novel prompt.  And if you don't find what you are looking for here try these lists too: 
Sisters in Arms
Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders
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#BroaderBookshelf 2022: WWII Historical Fiction

  • Chantal W.
  • Saturday, August 20
One of the 2022 #BroaderBookshelf Challenge prompts is to read a Historical Fiction novel.  If the World War II era is one that makes you nostalgic then you might want to try one of these choices as the book to fulfill this prompt.  You will find mystery, literary fiction and spy thrillers among the choices. Happy Reading!
Mycroft Holmes
Dead Dead Girls
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#BroaderBookshelf 2022: Historical Mysteries

  • Chantal W.
  • Friday, August 19
One of the prompts for our 2022 #BroaderBookshelf Challenge is to read a historical fiction novel.  If you love yourself some suspense then combine your history and mystery with these titles.
The Codebreaker's Secret
Harlem Sunset
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Murder and Mayhem Fiction

  • Chantal W.
  • Thursday, August 18
Check out these fiction titles from this year to get your Murder and Mayhem fix.  Some of these may even help you meet a prompt on the 2022 #BroaderBookshelf challenge.
You're Not Listening
Listen!
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Are You Listening?: Self Improvement Books on Communication

  • Chantal W.
  • Tuesday, August 16
One of the 2022 #BroaderBookshelf Challenge prompts this year is to read a self improvement book.  Are you looking to be a better communicator?  Then these books about mindful listening, communication and how to have hard conversations with family, friends, coworkers and community members might be for you and you get to check off a #BroaderBookshelf prompt at the same time.
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#FinLit Book Review: "Lawn Boy" & "Lawn Boy Returns"

  • Thomas M.
  • Thursday, August 11

"One minute I was twelve years old and wondering where I could get enough money for an inner tube for my old used ten-speed. The next minute, it seems, I’ve got a business of my own, with employees, and I’m rich."

Under Her Skin
Breathless in Love
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BookTok Talk: Colleen Hoover

  • Morgan R.
  • Tuesday, August 09
Colleen Hoover is all the rage right now (and the holds lists prove it!), so while you are waiting for your copy to arrive, try one of these read-alikes.    For more recommendations check out some of these great lists, or get your personalized reading recommendation.
The Pioneers
1776
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American Biographer

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, August 09
Author David G. McCullough, who died on 7 August, has left a rich legacy of biographies and histories that met with both critical and public acclaim.  The recipient of two Pulitzer Prizes and two National Book Awards, among many other literary prizes, McCullough published a series of best-selling books from 1968 to 2019, all still fresh and relevant for their insight and erudition.  Check out these landmark works from our collection.
In Search of a Prince
Jewel of the Nile
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Inspirational Romance

  • Mahogany S.
  • Friday, August 05
Enjoy some romance authors who are powerhouses in the Inspirational section and others who have written romances that are sure to make you dream of the one!
Dancing at the Pity Party
Be Gay, Do Comics!
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#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Graphic Novel Memoirs by Non-Celebrities

  • Mahogany S.
  • Thursday, August 04
Check out one of these graphic novels and fulfill the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge prompt "read a memoir by someone who is not a celebrity".  This list is part of the #BroaderBookshelf 2022 Reading Challenge. Find more lists here.
Gods of Want
Black Sci-fi Short Stories
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Love to Read, Short on Time

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, August 03
Do you love to read but also have to work, eat, sleep, take the kids to school, make dinner, remember to call the vet and the plumber, mow the lawn, get your oil changed and just...don't have time? Try one of these short story collections! 
Run. Book One
Eternals. Vol. 01, Only Death is Eternal
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2022 Eisner Award Winners

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, August 02
Check out the winners of the 2022 Eisner Awards, announced at San Diego Comic-Con. You can see a full list of categories, nominees, and winners here. Keep in mind that Eisner categories span across various creative roles, formats, and target age ranges. Digital copies of this year's Eisner Award winners can also be found on Hoopla.
Post-traumatic
Brown Girls
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Center for Fiction 2022 First Novel Prize Longlist

  • Bland L.
  • Monday, August 01
The Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize was created in 2006 to honor the best debut fiction of the year.  The longlist for this year's prize has just been announced.  Check out these exciting new first novels from our collection.
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#OwnVoices: Sorrowland - A Review

  • Mahogany S.
  • Wednesday, July 27

"Going against tended to end more rightly, more justly, than going with. People were wrong. Rules, most of the time, favored not what was right, but what was convenient or preferable to those in charge."

Assignment Russia
The Brink
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The Cold War

  • Bland L.
  • Friday, July 22
The Cold War was famously never a declared “war” but an ideological struggle that unfolded in a decades-long series of proxy conflicts.  Researchers are still uncovering new information from archives and other sources to better explain this strange period, which one historian has referred to as the “Fifty-Year Wound.”  Check out these recent titles from our collection if you’re curious to learn more.
Love on the Brain
Other Birds
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LibraryReads for August 2022

  • Sarah C.
  • Tuesday, July 19
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in August 2022, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Licorice Pizza
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Sandhills Staff Picks: Summer 2022 Edition

  • Morgan R.
  • Monday, July 18
Not sure what to read, watch or listen to? We can help! The staff at Sandhills love to give recommendations! Here are some of our favorites to talk about. Check out our Personalized Recommendation service here.
Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away
Evelyn Del Rey Se Muda
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Great Books for Ages 5, 6, 7 | 2021

  • Richland Library
  • Sunday, July 17
"Evelyn Del Rey is my mejor amiga, my número uno best friend. 'Come play, Daniela,' she says, just like she always does. Just like today is any other day."  --Evelyn Del Rey is Moving Away by Meg Medina
Lore
A Song for Ella Grey
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Greek Myth Retellings for Teens

  • Lily W.
  • Sunday, July 17
Gone through all of the Percy Jackson books? Looking for more YA books that retell and reinterpret Greek myths? Check out the titles below, which reimagine the stories of Persephone, Medusa, Orpheus, and all of your other favorites! For more great teen books, check out our personalized recommendation form or call us at 803-799-9084.
Dragons in a Bag
Going Down Home with Daddy.
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Great Books for Ages 7, 8, 9 | 2021

  • Richland Library
  • Thursday, July 14
Mama smiles sweetly and places her palm against the door. She speaks slowly and politely. “It’s just us, Ma. I called this morning and told you we were coming. Remember?” The woman behind the door barks at Mama, “Course I remember. You called and asked if you could leave the boy with me and I said NO!”--Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott
Project Hail Mary
The Penny Dreadfuls
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Favorite Reads of The Teen Center Creative Writing Club

  • Thomas M.
  • Tuesday, July 12
Enjoy some fond favorite reads from members of the Teen Center's creative writing club, known as Prompt & Circumstance. Science fiction, horror, fantasy, manga, poetry, Russian literature, and picture books collide in this fun mash-up of influences. You are sure to find a great read or even inspiration in this list.
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Take No Names: A Book Review

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, July 06

Daniel Nieh's follow-up to Beijing Payback is the perfect crime thriller for your summer vacation or staycation. 

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#OWNVoices: Shady Baby

  • Cassie G.
  • Wednesday, July 06

From the New York Times Bestselling Duo Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwayne Wade Jr. 

How to Read a Book
Get Good with Money
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#BroaderBookshelf 2022 - Non-Celebrity Self-Discovery

  • Ariel H.
  • Wednesday, June 29
The #BroaderBookshelf challenge helps expand your reading habits to discover authors, genres and books you might not otherwise pick up. More #BroaderBookshelf booklists can be found here. Get personalized recommendations 
Below the Edge of Darkness
Bitch
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Nature is Neat!

  • Morgan R.
  • Wednesday, June 22
According to the super reliable and oh-so-scholarly Urban Dictionary, neature is "a combination of the words neat and nature. Best used to describe how neat nature is." I think this is a very fitting term for our wild and wonderful world and all the creatures that live in and on it. If you are a nature lover (and think it's pretty neat, too) or love being outdoors, or maybe just learning about Earth's many environments and ecosystems these titles are right up your alley.   
Kaiju No. 8. Volume 1
Godzilla in Hell.
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Reading About Kaiju In June For #Kaijune

  • Thomas M.
  • Wednesday, June 22
Kaijune is a month-long online event for artists. The name comes from a word for large monsters, "kaiju," and the month of June. Every month is a good one to read about kaiju. The list below includes plenty of graphic novels (and a couple of prose books) full of kaiju.
Who Killed Jane Stanford?
The Ghosts of Eden Park
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Historic True Crime

  • Bland L.
  • Tuesday, June 21
Many true crime books are roughly contemporary in setting.  But there’s a whole subgenre of nonfiction crime narrative drawn from historical cases, many of them scandalous in their day and some of them still unsolved.  A recent standout in this subgenre is Who Killed Jane Stanford? by respected historian Richard White, which explores the poisoning murder of the widow of Stanford University founder Leland Stanford.
What Moves the Dead
The Hidden One
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LibraryReads for July 2022

  • Sarah C.
  • Monday, June 20
Each month, LibraryReads lists the top upcoming titles recommended by librarians across the country.  All these books will be published in July 2022, so stay ahead of the curve and get on the holds list now!
Isaiah Dunn is My Hero
Unspeakable
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South Carolina Children's Book Award Nominees 2022-2023

  • Heather M.
  • Sunday, June 19
The South Carolina Children's Book Award is granted annually by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians (SCASL).  The nominees represent quality contemporary literature for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th graders, selected by students, parents, teachers, and librarians.  Below are the 2022-2023 nominees in print, audio, and ebook formats.
The Memory Librarian
Black Sci-fi Short Stories
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Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism

  • Adele C.
  • Friday, June 17
Early late at night I wander off into a land You can go, but you mustn't tell a soul There's a world inside Where dreamers meet each other Once you go it's hard to come back Let me paint your canvas as you dance